Happy summer everyone! Hotter than …. here in AZ! Question for all you plane campers. I’m planning a real cross country for next summer and would like to know what tent you’re carrying in your plane. Also any other suggestions for other equipment to carry along for the trip. It will be just me flying with 2 other planes from AZ to OSH, Maine, Kitty Hawk, Key West, back to AZ.
Thanks for your input!
John
Lightweight tent for the 140A
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Lightweight tent for the 140A
John Zielinski
5AZ3, Pegasus Airpark
1950 140A
1978 340A
5AZ3, Pegasus Airpark
1950 140A
1978 340A
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Re: Lightweight tent for the 140A
Hello John,
I’d opt for one of the 2 person lightweight hiking tents that weigh in at 4-5 pounds, small and compact enough to store in the baggage compartment of a C-140A. Additionally, invest in a good air mattress or rollup egg shell sleeping pad along with a good sleeping bag (nights up in Maine even in the summer can be quite brisk). Finally look into one of those small Jackery rechargeable battery units. You can use solar to recharge it, and it can recharge your cell phone, provide power for a light as well other items.
I’d opt for one of the 2 person lightweight hiking tents that weigh in at 4-5 pounds, small and compact enough to store in the baggage compartment of a C-140A. Additionally, invest in a good air mattress or rollup egg shell sleeping pad along with a good sleeping bag (nights up in Maine even in the summer can be quite brisk). Finally look into one of those small Jackery rechargeable battery units. You can use solar to recharge it, and it can recharge your cell phone, provide power for a light as well other items.